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Afghan girls
A Not-So-Bright Nowruz for Afghanistan’s Girls
By Freshta Jalalzai
The festival traditionally marks the beginning of the school year. For the thousands of girls who are prevented from attending by Taliban edicts, it’s a heart-wrenching time.
On International Women’s Day, Don’t Forget Afghanistan’s Women and Girls
By Maryam
Afghan women and girls remain locked out of education, threatening to create a lost generation. They need help – and you can take action.
Taliban to Allow High School Graduation Exams for Afghan Girls
By Rahim Faiez
Afghan girls have been banned from high school classrooms but with little advance notice will be allowed one day to take graduation exams.
Afghanistan: Where Girls’ Dreams Die Young
By Mariam Fam and Noreen Nasir
Since the Taliban's return to power, Afghan girls abroad worry that the distance between their world and that of girl cousins in Afghanistan is growing in new ways.
Memo Banning Afghan Girls Singing Prompts #IAmMySong Protest
By Associated Press
The memo from Afghanistan’s education ministry banning girls from singing at school functions was rescinded, but not before sparking a backlash.
Ventilator From Old Car Parts? Afghan Girls Pursue Prototype
By Associated Press
Afghanistan only has 400 ventilators for a population of more than 36.6 million. A cheap way to add to that stock will save lives.
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